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Glazing system
Assignee: GRIFFITH RUBBER MILLS AN OREGON CORP
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Filing: 1970-11-16
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1990-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A glazing system for large glass windows wherein the opening is framed by a narrow surface coplanar with the opening and an outer surface perpendicular to the plane of the opening. The perpendicular surface has a channel therein spaced from the coplanar surface into which a portion of a resilient stop is forced. The stop has an outer portion including a window engaging lip and a perpendicular surface engaging lip, the arrangement being such that the outer portion is rotated toward and into pressure engagement with the glass by the engagement of the perpendicular engaging lip with its surface as the stop is forced into the channel. A tacky semi-compressible sealant placed between the glass and the coplanar surfaces is thus placed under compression. Shims prevent over compression. The stop engages the bottom of the channel when fully inserted so as to be accurately located and provided a straight sight line.
Inventors
- 👤 J Dallen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:46
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/54; E06B3/5409; E06B3/58; E06B3/62; E06B3/6205; E06B3/68; E06B2003/6217; E06B2003/6223
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
336 words
A glazing system for an opening comprising in combination: a. a first generally narrow surface coplanar with and surrounding said opening; b. a second surface surrounding said opening and perpendicular to said opening adjacent to said first surface; c. a channel in said second surface and co-extensive therewith spaced from said first surface and open towards said opening; d. sealing means adapted to be positioned between a panel for closing said opening and said first surface; and, e. an elongated elastomeric stop member including first and second portions, said first portion being adapted to extend longitudinally into said channel, said second portion including a first sealing surface extending upwardly and inwardly with respect to said first portion toward said panel and terminating in a first outermost leading edge, said second portion further including a second sealing surface extending outwardly and downwardly with respect to said first portion toward the side of said channel remote from said panel, (1) an outer portion only of said first sealing surface being adapted to sealingly engage said panel on the panel surface opposite said sealing means, (2) an outer portion only of said second sealing surface being adapted to sealingly engage said second surface on the side of said channel remote from said first surface, (3) said second portion of said stop member being displaceable relative to said first portion thereof about a longitudinally extending axis disposed in said stop member vertically below said outer portion of said first sealing surface, whereby upon insertion of said first portion of said stop member into said channel, said outer portion only of said second sealing surface engages said second surface to displace said second portion of said stop member about said axis for said outer portion only of said first sealing surface to engage said panel surface, (4) and the remaining portions of said first and second sealing surfaces being spaced respectively from said panel surface and second surface upon insertion of said first portion of said stop member into said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
336 words
A glazing system for an opening comprising in combination: a. a first generally narrow surface coplanar with and surrounding said opening; b. a second surface surrounding said opening and perpendicular to said opening adjacent to said first surface; c. a channel in said second surface and co-extensive therewith spaced from said first surface and open towards said opening; d. sealing means adapted to be positioned between a panel for closing said opening and said first surface; and, e. an elongated elastomeric stop member including first and second portions, said first portion being adapted to extend longitudinally into said channel, said second portion including a first sealing surface extending upwardly and inwardly with respect to said first portion toward said panel and terminating in a first outermost leading edge, said second portion further including a second sealing surface extending outwardly and downwardly with respect to said first portion toward the side of said channel remote from said panel, (1) an outer portion only of said first sealing surface being adapted to sealingly engage said panel on the panel surface opposite said sealing means, (2) an outer portion only of said second sealing surface being adapted to sealingly engage said second surface on the side of said channel remote from said first surface, (3) said second portion of said stop member being displaceable relative to said first portion thereof about a longitudinally extending axis disposed in said stop member vertically below said outer portion of said first sealing surface, whereby upon insertion of said first portion of said stop member into said channel, said outer portion only of said second sealing surface engages said second surface to displace said second portion of said stop member about said axis for said outer portion only of said first sealing surface to engage said panel surface, (4) and the remaining portions of said first and second sealing surfaces being spaced respectively from said panel surface and second surface upon insertion of said first portion of said stop member into said channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The glazing system as defined in claim 1 wherein said first portion of said stop member includes a plurality of first projections extending laterally therealong and said channel forming means includes a plurality of second projections extending laterally therealong, said first and second projections cooperating with each other to retain said first portion in said channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glazing system as defined in claim 2 wherein said first portion of said stop member bottoms in said channel when said first portion is inserted therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The glazing system as defined in claim 1 further including means for shimming the position of said panel relative to said first surface, said shimming means being positioned between said panel and said first surface whereby the degree of compression exerted by said panel against said sealing means is controlled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The glazing system as defined in claim 4 further including means for properly locating said panel relative to said second surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The glazing system as defined in claim 5 wherein said shimming means and said locating means are integral and comprise an ''''L'''' shaped member, said shimming means comprising one leg of said member and said locating means comprising the other leg of said member, said other leg including means therein for shortening the length of said other leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The glazing system as defined in claim 1 wherein said sealing means comprises a preformed extruded tape of semi-plastic tacky material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The glazing system as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second surfaces and said channel are formed by a unitary rigid extruded plastic reglet.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |